Ramon Baez Malone is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Empower Advisory Group since 2024, following prior roles at Empower Financial Services and Tapfin/EY. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as select IRA and retail brokerage clients. The firm’s integrated model emphasizes long-term portfolio returns and rebalancing within plan lineups chosen by plan sponsors.

Luis Tagliaferro is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Chester, NJ. He holds a Series 66 designation and has three years of industry experience. Prior to his current role at Eagle Strategies and affiliated firms, he worked at Bank of America and Merrill. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse range of individual and institutional clients by providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm offers multiple advisory programs tailored to client objectives and emphasizes non-discretionary asset management within an integrated New York Life affiliate structure.

Michael Guarino III is a financial advisor with Private Advisor Group, LLC and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 19 years of industry experience, having previously worked at Edward Jones and LPL Financial. Guarino provides investment advisory services through Private Advisor Group, an independent investment advisor firm. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a fiduciary-based model using a variety of investment strategies and technology platforms, offering managed account solutions including its proprietary WealthSuite and third-party TAMPs.

Shawn Steffens is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network who holds a Series 66 designation and has 25 years of industry experience. He is co-owner of Steffens Financial Corp., where he has worked alongside his role at Commonwealth since 2014. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a caregiver. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors and hundreds of thousands of clients. The firm offers a broad advisory platform including managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, retirement consulting, and custody services.

Allan Vera is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 12 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with GWN Securities Inc. and serves as president of Vera Capital Management, LLC, managing retirement funds for families in Chester, NJ. His prior roles include positions at Gradient Advisors, American Portfolios Financial Services, and operating Vera Reliable Car Service. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in selling annuities and life insurance through related business activities. GWN Securities provides investment advisory services to individual and corporate clients through a variety of managed account programs, incorporating portfolios managed by both affiliated and unaffiliated sub-advisers. The firm utilizes a range of strategies including market-timing and momentum-based approaches alongside model-based asset allocation.

Elizabeth Ferraro is a CFP® professional with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott. Prior to joining Janney, she worked at UBS Financial Services for 10 years, as well as at J.P. Morgan Securities and Equitable Advisors. Janney Montgomery Scott is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves a diverse clientele including individuals, families, trusts, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations, offering a range of brokerage, financial planning, and advisory services.

John Anderson Jr. is a financial advisor with Kestra Advisory and holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. He has 39 years of industry experience, including roles at Kestra Advisory since 2016 and Kestra Investment Services since 2006. Anderson is also the owner of Tempewick Wealth Management, which provides consulting, insurance, and investment advisory services. Kestra Advisory Services delivers investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to institutional and individual clients, offering services such as fiduciary consulting, plan design, employee education, and access to multiple management platforms. The firm serves a diverse client base including large institutional investors and provides both discretionary and non-discretionary fiduciary services.

Victor Vera Arias is a financial professional at GWN Securities Inc. with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Vera Capital Management LLC since 2019 and ASO Safety Solutions Inc. from 2015 to 2019. Outside of investment advisory, he is active as a life insurance agent through TruChoice. GWN Securities provides investment advisory and related services to individual and corporate clients through managed account programs, financial planning, and third-party manager introductions. The firm employs a variety of discretionary portfolio management strategies, including market-timing and momentum-based approaches, and integrates technology platforms such as Fidelity-sponsored FMAX in its offerings.

Henry Scalzo is a financial advisor at Commonwealth Financial Network with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work history includes roles at Elevate Wealth Planning, Johnson & Wales University, and various other companies. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,900 affiliated advisors and managing roughly $212.7 billion in client assets. The firm provides a broad adviser-support platform that includes discretionary and nondiscretionary managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, retirement and plan consulting, and custody/clearing services.

Christopher Tarnowski is a financial advisor with Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and seven years of industry experience. He has been with Hornor Townsend & Kent and Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company since 2019. Outside of financial services, he owns and operates WT Music & Son LLC, a company specializing in the rental, sale, and repair of brass, woodwind, and stringed instruments. Hornor, Townsend & Kent serves individuals, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans through advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm operates both as an SEC-registered adviser and a FINRA-member broker-dealer, offering a range of advisory and brokerage services.

Michael Gallagher is a financial advisor at PNC Wealth Management with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with PNC Investments LLC since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he has been involved with the YMCA of Burlington & Camden Counties for over 20 years. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through several model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital portfolio offering designed for employees. The firm uses algorithmic tools to recommend risk-based strategies implemented with mutual funds and ETFs, with portfolio management delegated to third parties.

Lawrence Ennis is a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott with 49 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has been with Janney Montgomery Scott in various roles since 2009. Outside of his advisory work, Ennis serves as Secretary and Treasurer for the North Jersey Cardinals, a youth baseball organization for players aged 14-18. Janney Montgomery Scott is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, families, trusts, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage, financial planning, consulting, and advisory services through a variety of managed account programs.

Allan Lynn is a financial advisor with Janney Montgomery Scott, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 39 years of industry experience. His career includes long tenures at Raymond James Financial and Mendham Capital Management, where he also maintained ownership and managed accounts. Janney Montgomery Scott is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, families, trusts, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations, providing a range of financial planning, brokerage, and advisory services.

Joseph Fiumara is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management in Stanhope, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with PNC Investments since 2010. PNC Wealth Management provides retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an employee-only digital discretionary account that uses algorithm-driven risk assessment to guide investment in approved mutual funds and ETFs.

John Heintjes is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. His prior experience includes roles at Cetera, Bank of America, Merrill, and Wells Fargo Clearing. He operates JPH Wealth Management LLC, an investment-related business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, using a variety of investment strategies supported by advisor-facing technology.

Erin Madonna is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Edward Jones with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2023, she worked for seven years at Under Armour. Outside of her advisory role, she occasionally serves as a substitute yoga instructor at local studios. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of investment strategies and affiliated services. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and is notable for its extensive advisor network and integrated offerings, including trust services and proprietary mutual funds.

Frederick Wright is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 50 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Ameriprise Financial Services and Merrill. Outside of his advisory work, he is registered as a non-variable insurance agent. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with operational tools and a broad array of financial products.

Davien Medina Centeno is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Hackettstown, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and four years of industry experience. His career includes roles at PFS Investments Inc. and Primerica Financial Services. Outside of his advisory work, he participates as a study participant with Clinilabs, Inc. and is an investor on the Fundrise online real estate platform. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm offers advisory services through model-based recommendations managed by unaffiliated asset managers and supports trade execution and custody via BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing.

Sarah Kayal is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with seven years of industry experience, currently associated with LPL Financial. She has worked at Raymond James Financial Services and First Hope Wealth Management, where she continues to maintain a role. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by advanced operational tools and oversight of substantial discretionary assets.

Bernard Ventura is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 43 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at RBC Capital Markets, Morgan Stanley, and A. G. Edwards & Sons. He is also involved with Gladstone Advisors, an entity related to his LPL business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions through a broad network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of solutions including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive operational and research tools.